The 2007 Farm Bill and Its Impact on Food Science

The Farm Bill is intended to support research to maintain and improve the agricultural and food sectors, and to support the production of a safe, nutritious, abundant, and affordable food supply. It also authorizes nutrition and conservation programs, and paves the way for agriculturally based renewable energy. The multiple-year bill (typically five years) covers key agricultural and food issues and was last signed into law on May 13, 2002. Therefore, it is up for reauthorization this year.

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